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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mark or blemish in wood, plasterwork etc. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A deformity in tomatoes, of unknown cause, characterized by cracked and misshapen fruit. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A series of cuts or scars in the trunk of a pine tree used to harvest resin for making turpentine countable, uncountable

Etymology

From cat + face.

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